What was the Interoperable Utility Group?
A collaborative effort of global, SWAN utilities working together to develop a digital ecosystem that supports interoperable applications and consistent asset data structures, simplifying digital solution adoption and procurement for water utilities worldwide. By focusing on asset data structure and interoperability reference architecture, we sought to create a more flexible, innovative, and efficient water sector.
Objectives
The Interoperable Utility Group aimed to:
- Initiate discussions on simplifying digital technology adoption and procurement for the global water sector.
- Develop best practices in asset data properties, reference data accessibility architecture, and digital solution adoption and procurement.
- Test agreed-upon best practices through multiple proof of concepts (PoCs) and refine them as necessary.
- Unlock the water sector’s digitalisation for more efficient and sustainable solutions, benefiting both global citizens and nature.
Proof of Concepts (PoCs)
The Interoperable Utility Group believed in a hands-on approach to developing best practices. We planned to conduct multiple PoCs on key cloud services, such as AWS and Azure, to test the learnings from our collaborative efforts. These PoCs would provide valuable insights, allowing us to refine our best practices and ensure that the water sector’s digitalisation is unlocked effectively.
Past Group Calls
The Group was guided by a steering committee comprising:
- Gigi Karmous-Edwards,
SWAN Ambassador - Andy Smith & Darren Coleman,
Anglian Water - Brad Callihan, Southern
Nevada Water Authority
